TR-2020-037 Action Letter CITY OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3308 • FAX: (408) 777-3333
CUPERTINO CUPERTINO.ORG
September 16, 2020
Tracy Hsu
22330 Santa Paula Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-Application TR-2020-037
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
September 16,2020 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement
of one specimen tree Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) located at 10583 Santa Lucia Avenue.
Based on the information submitted with the application, staff has made the finding that the
location of the tree restricts the economic enjoyment of the property by severely limiting the
use of property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and
situated property, and the applicant has demonstrated to that there is no reasonable
alternatives to preserve the tree. The finding is necessary to grant the tree removal permit in
accordance with Cupertino Municipal Code (CMC) Section 14.18.180 (A)(2).
The application is approved with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROJECT
This approval for tree removal is based on the site plan, replacement plan, and
justification statement prepared by the applicant, consisting of three pages.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The proposed replacements is one 24-inch Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) to be planted on
the subject property within 30 days of tree removal. The applicant shall provide the
Department of Community Development adequate documentation, including but not
limited to photographs,receipts or invoices,to verify that the replacement trees have been
planted.
3. PROTECTED TREES
The applicant understands that replacement trees may not be removed without a Tree
Removal Permit and that they shall be responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance
and care of the tree. The applicant shall also disclose the location and species of all
protected trees on site upon sale of the property.
4. NOTICE OF FEES,DEDICATIONS,RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions.
Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within fourteen (14) calendar
days from the date of this letter (September 30,2020 at 5:00 PM). Do NOT REMOVE THE
TREES until the end of the appeal period. If an appeal is filed,you will be notified of a public
hearing date,which will be scheduled before the Planning Commission.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Tsumura
Associate Planner
(408) 777-1356
jeffreymt@cupertino.org
Enclosure: Site plan and replacement plan,justification statement